University of South Australia
Graduate Certificate in Business
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Learn to analyse and interpret key business information, problem-solve, work collaboratively and make informed business decisions.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Business is designed in consultation with the university's network of industry and professional partners. It is informed by world-class research in management, marketing and business, combining up-to-date theory and the practical application of management models and methods.
You will gain an excellent foundation in key business areas. These will give you the knowledge and skills to move forward with further postgraduate studies. Your learning will be supported by current and practical case studies – so you will be able to confidently apply your new skills to real-world business environments.
Key facts
What you will study
This qualification comprises four courses:
- Accounting for Management M
- Marketing Management
- Economic Principles for Business
- Global Business Environment
Entry requirements
Entrants to the program shall normally hold one of the following:
- A completed bachelor's degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.
- A completed advanced diploma (or associate degree) plus one year of professional experience.
- A completed diploma and two years of professional experience.
- Three years of professional experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit transfer (study credit) is the formal recognition of your prior learning and previous work/life experience. It can be granted for specific courses (subjects) or for a block of courses where your previous qualification or experience has equivalent learning.
So, what counts as prior learning? It can be from one of the following providers:
- Recognised higher education provider.
- TAFE or other recognised VET provider.
- Professional body, enterprise, private educational institution, or other similar body.
- Work experience.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates of this degree could consider careers such as:
- Business adviser
- Business/organisational analyst
- Business development consultant
- Business owner
- Entrepreneur
- Project manager/lead
- Risk manager
Fees and FEE-HELP
Annual fee in 2025: $17,100 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The fee is based on 0.5 EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Study Load).
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per year.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.